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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.63, 16,063.95 and 3,688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.63, 16,063.95 and 3,688.36 is: 5,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.63 : 16,063.95 = 3,688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.63/16,063.95 = 3,688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.63x = 16,063.95 × 3,688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.63x = 59,249,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249,550.30/10,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.88

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